Linksys WAP54GPE Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne
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- Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 1
2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G WIRELESS Access Point with Power Over Ethernet User Guide Model No. WAP54GP - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 2
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet has been designed to make understanding networking with the Access Point - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 3
Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point 13 The Setup Tab 13 The Setup - Time Tab 14 The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab 15 The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab 17 The Wireless - Wireless Connection Control Tab 22 The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tab 23 The AP Mode Tab - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 4
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Status - Local Network Tab 35 The Status - Wireless Tab 36 The Status - System Performance Tab 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Appendix B: Wireless Security 43 Security Precautions 43 Security Threats - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 5
4-3: The Access Point's Stand Slots 9 Figure 4-4: The Access Point's Wall-Mount Slots 9 Figure 5-1: Login Screen 10 Figure 6-1: Setup - Static IP Address 13 Figure 6-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration - DHCP 14 Figure 6-3: Setup - Time 14 Figure 6-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 6
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Figure 6-21: Administration - Factory Default 32 Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade 32 Figure 6-23: Administration - Reboot 33 Figure 6-24: Administration - Config Management 34 Figure 6-25: Status - Local Network 35 Figure 6-26 - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 7
networks. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Access Point, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access Point. access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 8
and use of the Access Point. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Access Point's firmware. • Appendix D: Windows Help This - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 9
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Access Point's regulatory information. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 10
peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 11
your wireless network, connect the Access Point's Ethernet network port to any switch or router. If you want to use Power Over Ethernet (POE), then connect the Access Point to any switch or router that complies with the POE standard (802.3af)-or you can use a POE injector, such as the Linksys WAPPOE - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 12
port. Wireless-G Green. The Wireless-G LED lights up when the Access Point is successfully connected to a wireless device. If the wireless LED is flashing, the Access Point is actively sending to or receiving data from a wireless device. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 13
ten seconds, or restore the defaults using the Access Point's Webbased Utility. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Access Point will erase all of your settings (including wireless security, IP address, and power output) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Access Point if you want to - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 14
, power hub, or inline power device) to supply data and power to an Ethernet device using a single Ethernet network cable. To use the Bridge's POE feature, follow the instructions for your specific POE device. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 8 Overview - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 15
Setting Up the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet," for directions on how to configure the Access Point. Wall-Mount Option 1. On one of the Access Point's side panels are four rubber feet. Remove four adjacent feet to expose the wallmount slots you want to use. The distance between two - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 16
Access Point's default IP address (192.168.1.245). 2. If you have a PoE switch (e.g. Linksys SRW224P), connect your Access Point and your PC to the same LAN. Configure your PC to have the static IP address on the same subnet as the Access Point's default IP address Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 17
to use DHCP or manually configure a new IP address, move your Access Point to the desired network. You will have to use the new IP address the next time you access the Web-based Utility. Navigating the Utility The Web-based Utility consists of the following five main tabs: Setup, Wireless, AP Mode - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 18
the password and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. • Log. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen. • Factory Default. Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings. • Firmware Upgrade. Upgrade the Access Point's firmware on - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 19
WAP54GP. Network Setup The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point's IP address setting(s). IP Settings Select Static IP Address (default) if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the following: • IP Address. The IP address - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 20
the administrator search the system log to identify problems. Time If the Access Point can access the Web, the time can be set automatically. You can always set the time manually. Manually. This is the default setting. If it is not already selected, click on Manually. Then use the drop down menus to - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 21
the same BSSID (MAC address) on this Access Point, so the first one is called Main SSID and others are called Virtual SSIDs. Wireless Network Configure the Wireless Network attributes for each SSID. Wireless Network Mode. Select Mixed to allow both Wireless-G and Wireless-B client devices on the - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 22
information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to your network. Click Enabled to broadcast the primary SSID to all wireless devices in range. Click Disabled to increase network security and prevent the primary SSID from being seen on networked PCs. Access Point VLAN ID. When VLAN - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 23
period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-5: Wireless - Wireless Security (Disabled) Figure 6-6: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 24
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-7: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2Personal) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Figure 6-8: Wireless - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 25
instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-9: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPAEnterprise) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Figure 6-10: Wireless - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 26
. Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Access Point how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise Mixed) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 20 The - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 27
to its weak authentication capability). RADIUS Server IP Address. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. RADIUS Server Port. Enter the port number used by the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. Shared Secret. Enter the Shared Secret key used by the Access Point and RADIUS server. WEP This security - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 28
of wireless client devices. • Disabled. The default setting. • Prevent MAC Addresses (specific client devices) from connecting to the Access Point. • Allow MAC Addresses (specific client devices) to connect to the Access Point. Select MAC Address From Networked Computers Instead of manually entering - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 29
interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless networks service area, the Access Point address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 30
Output. You can adjust the output power of the Access Point to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network. Select the level you need for your environment. If you are not sure of which setting to choose, then keep the default setting, 100%. Change these settings as described here and - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 31
access point. AP Mode The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. Some other Access Points distinguish point-to-point bridge mode from point-to-multipoint bridge mode, but this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 32
feature only works with the Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point (model number: WAP54GPE) and Wireless-G Interior Access Point (model number: WAP54GP). To configure a Wireless Repeater environment, click Wireless Repeater and enter the MAC addresses of the remote access points in the MAC fields - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 33
the remote wireless bridge/access point's MAC address, click the Site Survey button. Select the wireless bridge/access point you want to use and click the Apply button. Then click the Close button to return to the AP Mode screen. If you do not see the wireless bridge/access point you want, click - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 34
, Web Access, and SNMP settings. AP Password You should change the username/password that controls access to the Access Point's Web-based Utility. Local AP Password User Name. Modify the administrator username. The default is admin. AP Password. Modify the administrator password for the Access Point - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 35
Access Point's SNMP information. The default is private. SNMP Trap-Community. Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices sent by the Access Point. SNMP Trusted Host. You can restrict access to the Access Point's SNMP information by IP address - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 36
Access Point supports this protocol and send its activity logs to an external server. To enable Syslog, select Enabled. The default is Disabled. Syslog Server IP Address. Enter the IP address checkbox. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 37
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet System Error Messages. If you want to log system error messages, click right-hand side of the screen, and click More for additional details. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 31 The Administration - Log Tab - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 38
the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 6-22: Administration - Firmware Upgrade Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 32 The Administration - Factory Default Tab - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 39
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet The Administration - Reboot Tab On this screen you can reboot the Access Point. Reboot This feature is useful when you need to remotely reboot the Access Point. Device Reboot. To reboot the Access Point, click the Yes radio button. Click Save Settings - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 40
download configuration files for the Access Point. Save Configuration. To save a backup configuration file on a computer, click the Save Configuration to File button and follow the on-screen instructions Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 34 The Administration - - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 41
of the Access Point's current software. Local MAC Address. The MAC address of the Access Point's Local Area Network (LAN) interface is displayed here. System Up Time. This is the length of time the Access Point has been running. Local Network IP Address. This shows the Access Point's IP Address, as - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 42
Over Ethernet The Status - Wireless Tab The Wireless screen displays the Access Point's current status information for the wireless network(s). Wireless Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Access Point's wireless interface is displayed here. Mode. The Access Point's wireless network mode is - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 43
network/SSID to which the statistics refer. IP Address. The Access Point's local IP address is displayed here. MAC Address. This shows the MAC Address of the Access Point's wireless interface. Connection. This shows the status of the Access Point's wireless networks. They are either Enabled or - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 44
number of packets being dropped after they were received. To update the status information, click the Refresh button. Help information is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 38 The Status - System Performance - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 45
A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 46
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 47
of scrambling. On the software side, the WLAN series offers a variety of wireless security methods to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs. Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing? Linksys wireless products perform the same - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 48
(frequency). How do I reset the Access Point? Press the Reset button on the back of the Access Point for about ten seconds. This will reset the unit to its default settings. How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 49
precautions to take (as shown in this User Guide) (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed): 1. Change the default SSID. 2. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3. Change the default password for the Administrator account. 4. Enable MAC Address Filtering. 5. Change the SSID periodically. 6. Use the - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 50
default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use. Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 51
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 52
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 53
Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Access Point, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 54
Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 55
IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 56
secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 57
a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 58
Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address devices that communicate with each other wirelessly. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 59
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix F: Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions (W x H x D) Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. WAP54GP IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802 - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 60
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications 54 - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 61
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 62
Wireless-G Access Point used according to the instructions, may cause harmful user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 63
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Règlement d'Industry Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 64
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet Appendix H: Regulatory Information 58 - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 65
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Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information 61 - Linksys WAP54GPE | Cisco WAP54GP Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Etherne - Page 68
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